Ranieri and Mancini robust Italy candidates after Maldini’s resignation

A number of sources in Italy declare that Giovanni Malagò is more likely to choose Claudio Ranieri as Italy’s technical director and Roberto Mancini as the brand new Azzurri head coach following Paolo Maldini’s resignation.

Ranieri and Mancini are tipped to get main roles within the new Italy set-up, in line with varied sources, together with Sky Sport Italia.

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A brand new challenge with Maldini and Leonardo on the helm had began barely two weeks in the past, but it surely ended on Monday after Malagò refused to nominate Andrea Pirlo as a brand new coach, formally resulting from his position as a model ambassador for a Russian betting firm.

Giorgio Chiellini had emerged as a candidate for the technical director position, however the ex-defender has confirmed he is comfortable at Juventus.

BERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 12: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma appears to be like on previous to the Serie A match between Atalanta and AS Roma at Gewiss Stadium on Might 12, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)

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A FIGC Federal assembly is now going down in Rome, and Malagò is anticipated to suggest Mancini as Italy’s new head coach.

Mancini’s appointment is anticipated to coincide with Ranieri being employed as Italy’s technical director.

ENSCHEDE, NETHERLANDS – JUNE 15: Head coach of Italy Roberto Mancini attends earlier than the UEFA Nations League 2022/23 semifinal match between Spain and Italy at FC Twente Stadium on June 15, 2023 in Enschede, Netherlands. (Picture by Claudio Villa/Getty Photographs)

Mancini already served as Italy’s nationwide staff coach from 2018 to 2023, however out of the blue resigned to affix the Saudi Arabia nationwide staff.

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